Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you contact us through our contact form (Google Forms), we may collect:

• Email address
• Name (optional)
• Inquiry content

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Site, the following information may be automatically collected:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URL
• Access date and time
• Pages viewed
• Device information

2. Purpose of Use

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries and communications
• Improving our services and content
• Analyzing site usage to enhance user experience
• Preventing unauthorized access and misuse
• Compliance with legal requirements

3. Third-Party Disclosure

We will not disclose your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following cases:

• When required by law
• When necessary to protect life, body, or property, and consent is difficult to obtain
• When necessary for public health or the sound development of children
• When cooperating with government agencies performing statutory duties

4. Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to prevent leakage, loss, or damage of personal data, including:

• Technical measures: SSL/TLS encryption, access controls, security software
• Organizational measures: Designated privacy officer, management systems
• Physical measures: Proper management of equipment handling personal information

5. Cookies and Analytics

5.1 Use of Cookies

The Site uses cookies to improve user experience and services. You can refuse cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

5.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze site usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized data that cannot identify individuals.

• Data is sent to Google servers and managed under Google's privacy policy
• To opt out of Google Analytics, use the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on

For Google's privacy practices, see Google's Privacy Policy.

6. Advertising and Affiliates

The Site participates in affiliate programs including:

• Amazon Associates Program
• Various financial services affiliate programs

When you use services through our links, we may receive referral fees. This does not influence our article content or recommendations.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to disclosure: Request disclosure of personal data we hold
• Right to correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to deletion: Request deletion of personal data
• Right to stop use: Request cessation of data use or third-party disclosure

To exercise these rights, contact us via our Contact Form. We will respond after identity verification.

8. External Services

We use the following external services. Please review their respective privacy policies:

• Google Forms: Contact form processing
• Google Analytics: Website analytics

9. Minors

We do not intentionally collect personal information from individuals under 18. If you are under 18 and wish to contact us, please obtain parental consent.

10. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy due to legal changes or operational needs. Significant changes will be announced on the Site. Updated policies become effective upon posting.

11. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan.

12. Contact

For inquiries about this Privacy Policy or personal data requests: